The CD boldly claims "Masters of Funk & Soul" and "Some of the Greatest Funk Albums Ever!". Generic hype for the series perhaps, but it doesn't really apply to Caldera's debut. Los Angeles based Caldera are in the jazz fusion strike zone. Fastball down the middle. It's a great example of the scene taking some of the more Latin influenced tracks from Return to Forever and giving that style more focus. It's complex yet highly melodic. And well composed. Caldera aren't technical in the same sense as RTF, which is a plus for me. From here they were to add more funk and soul elements similar to the better side of Earth Wind & Fire. All four albums are worth exploring.
Ownership: CD: 2004 EMI/Capitol (Europe). Jewel case. Booklet with a short history of the band and album. Acquired new close to the release date.
I did also once own the LP, and sold it. I think I'll keep the next one. I look for it in the wilds, but there is a market for it making it tougher. Interesting to note the album has never been reissued in the US.
5//05 (first listen); 5/26/24 (review)
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